Originally Posted by
RAFEngO74to09
The accident machine is now reported as a USAF - and therefore spec ops - CV-22B operating from Yokota Air Base.
The eye witness reported an engine fire and propeller loss - so obviously absolutely nothing you can do under those circumstances with that type of aircraft..
Seems a novel / unusual failure mode. I had not heard of that one before this. Will be interested to see what the official report finds.